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Anthem Boone Health 4 Year Contract

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri (Anthem) and Boone Health are pleased to announce a new four-year agreement that ensures continued in-network access to Boone Health’s hospitals, clinics, and providers for all Anthem members, including those enrolled in employer-sponsored and Medicare Advantage health plans.  This agreement solidifies the long-standing relationship between Anthem and…

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Boone Health Working With Down Syndrome Organization to Connect Parents

When my daughter was born in 2007, the St. Louis hospital where she was born was totally unprepared for a diagnosis of Down syndrome. Her 20-week ultrasound gave no warning, but the moment the delivery room staff saw her, they knew, and the tone turned instantly into a fake sounding “happy-happy.” I felt it happen,…

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Memorial Day Closures

Boone Health is always here to improve the health of the people and communities we serve, but some of our clinics and services will be closed on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. We wish you and your family a safe, healthy, and happy weekend. And thank you to our Boone Health employees who will…

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Boone Baby Legacy

On Christmas Eve 1921, a touring car braved sharp winds, below-freezing temperatures, and a steep gravel road, slick with snow, to carry a married couple to the newly opened Boone County Hospital, where their family doctor awaited them. Two weeks after its grand opening, the hospital was still under construction; one end of the delivery…

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Boone Health Named Top 100 National Hospital; Recognized for Patient Experience, Nursing Quality, Top Place to Work

Boone Hospital Awards

The independent, mid-Missouri hospital has received numerous awards in the past 9 months, placing it in elite company for health care quality, patient care and employee satisfaction. COLUMBIA, Mo. – Over the past 9 months, Boone Health has been recognized with multiple national awards, solidifying its place as one of the best hospitals in the country for…

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Mid-Mo Baby Expo ’25 Set for May 10 in Columbia

WHAT: The Mid-Mo Baby Expo is returning with even more to offer expectingparents and young families! The event is presented by Boone Health and willfeature educational seminars, interactive activities, valuable giveaways, anddozens of local vendors. WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 10 WHERE: Courtyard by Marriott3301 Lemone Industrial Blvd.Columbia, Missouri HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: TICKETS: $10…

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Empowered Pregnancy: Haley’s Journey to Motherhood

How one expectant mom found strength and support through Boone Health’s Fit for Delivery class. As a nurse, Haley Chastain was particularly attuned to the changes happening in her body throughout her first pregnancy. She and her husband, Adam, were overjoyed to learn they were expecting. Given Haley’s previous diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS),…

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Family Friendly Activities To Do In The Spring

As the weather warms up, engaging in outdoor activities can significantly benefit both personal well-being and community connection. Here are some ideas for you, your family, and friends. Spending time outdoors boosts exposure to sunlight, which supports vitamin D production. It also helps reduce the risk of chronic illnesses, lowers stress levels, and enhances mental…

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A Family of Boone Babies

It’s quite an honor to have a Boone baby, and Brandy Templeton’s had three. Brandy started working in the Maternal Child Health department as a new nurse graduate 18 years ago and worked her way up to supervisor. “I came here, found my love and my passion and never left,” Brandy said. By chance, Brandy…

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